Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-08-12

der. Repeat this every third day, and
dust every portion of the body, but do
not grease the body-only the heaG, neck
and vent.
MORE LIGHT IN BARNs.-IIere and
there we see an old-style barn, built by
our grandfathers, the only window be-
ing single row of panes over the large
door. Through this comes all of the
light admitted to the barn, except what
comes through the open cracks between
the boards. When a barn of this kind is
filled with hay it is comfortably warm,
but very dark; by mid-winter the hay,
being half consumed, leaves the walls
unprotected With the light come in
also the cold wintry winds to chill the
cattle. Our fathers build some barns
warmer, covering the walls with shin.
giles or the cracks with narrow battens.
The light being thus shut out, it was
necessary to have windows, so they put
in Just enough 20 enable them to see to
feed their cattle. 1t was left for our
generation to build barns that are tight,
comfortable, and well lighted. But
realize the Importance of light in
cattle barn. Experiments show that a
herd of milch cows not only keep in
better health and condition by having
plenty of light, but they give more milk.
Every barn should be provided with
plentiful light, and sunshine on the side
where the cattle stand. The practice,
which is far too prevalent, of keeping
cows in dark and damp basement is
not a good one. They can not have the
sunshine and pure air so necessary for
good health. Windows that are ex-
posed may be protected for a trifling
sum by covering them with wire net
ting. The day of windowless barns has
passed; but some of our new barns
would be improved by few more win
dows.-American AgricuhWist.
BE KIND To YOUR HORSE. -Kindness
with the family horse is of the utmost
Importance. Always cultivate an ac-
quintance, and be on social and friendly
terms with him. If he is tired and
worn out, it is astonishing how these
little attentions will encourage and
cheer him up. When not in use, he
should be given a reasonable amount of
daily exercise. No animal will do well
without exercise. 1t promotes good
action of their limbs, and assists diges-
ton. The harness should be made to
fit, thus avoiding chafes and bruises.
In cold weather the lips and tongue Of
the horse may be made very sore by con-
tact with the frozen bit. The bit should
always be warmed before being placed
in the horses mouth. Flies are very
annoying to horses, and the use of the
net, or some preparation that will keep
the flies away, is well repaid.
Care in driving is Of the greatest i'm
portance. How often do we see an ami
NAL driven until wet with perspiration,
and dotted with foam, standing without
blanket or protection of any kind from
the cold northern winds. When in
such condition, he evidently suffers in
tensely, besides the danger of contract
ing diseases from which he will never
recover. If any law on our statue book
should be more rigidly enforced than
another, it is the one against fast driv-
ing. When in use, blankets should al
ways be provided in cold weather, so
that they will dry without chilling.
Protect them from drafts when warm,
and either rub down. or let them stand
in a stable, where cold air can not strike
them american Agricuhm1t.
ENGLISH GINGER BEER.-Pour four
quarts Of boiling water on one ounce
and half of ginger, one ounce cream
tartar, one pound brown sugar and two
lemons sliced thin. Put in two gills of
yeast; let it ferment twenty-four hours
and bottle it. 1t improves by keeping a
few weeks, unless it is not very hot
weather, and it is very nice beverage.